Get more field data in less time using Autodesk® Survey 2006 for seamless upload into Autodesk® Land Desktop 2006. Autodesk Survey 2006 supports a wide range of industry-standard data collectors, survey instruments, and global positioning system (GPS) receivers that let you quickly and accurately capture points and survey figures.

Overview :

Upload the Data—Output Drawings Fast
Autodesk® Survey software works with Autodesk® Land Desktop to automatically create linework, points, symbols, and terrain model breaklines directly from field survey data. Connect field codes to create lines and curves on user-defined layers. Automatically add symbols from description keys when you add points to project databases. Generate terrain models using linework as breaklines. After you complete your design, field crews can transmit proposed grade points to the data collector for stakeout.

Lose Nothing in Translation
Automatic creation of AutoCAD® format DWG files in Autodesk Survey means you never have to worry about translating between the data and the drawing. Communicate with more survey instruments than ever, including data collectors, total stations, and global positioning system (GPS) receivers. You can even convert ASCII and coordinate data to and from a wide range of formats. Autodesk Survey supports tabular input with fieldbook creation and editing tools. Autodesk Survey features new support for a wide variety of survey equipment via Carlson Connectª and Trimble® Link.

Features :

• Capabilities of Autodesk Land Desktop 2006—New
  Autodesk® Survey 2006 works within Autodesk® Land Desktop 2006 software, so it incorporates all the features of the latest release. The new 2006 platform saves you time and money by providing improved production drafting, predesign/planning capabilities, as well as additional reporting capabilities.
• Survey Toolspace Enhancements—New
  Enhancements to the Survey Toolspace improve performance, including a Setup Item preview window that is displayed when a setup item is selected. Faster processing and improved usability increase performance and create a better user experience.
• Survey Command Language Extension—New
  The Survey command language now provides the ability to define multiple points on a curve within an active figure. This lets you efficiently create base figures from data captured in the field.
• Setup Item Preview Window in the Survey Toolspace—New
  The Setup Item preview window is a graphical view of all the points and figures observed at the selected setup. Confirm that you are working with the correct Survey ÒsetupÓ by visually checking that there are no obvious breaks in the data.
• Exporting Survey Figures to a Field Book—New
  Export figures to a field book file from either the Network item or from the Figures collection. The modified Figure Settings dialog box provides settings to control the exporting of figures with their referenced coordinate geometry (COGO) points for increased usability that streamlines your work process.
• Create 3D Polylines from Figures—New
  Create 3D polylines from one or many existing survey figures to a specified layer. Convert 2D figures to 3D polylines for use as breaklines and grading features, and for visualization purposes.
• Input and Editing of Survey Breaklines
  Manage, edit, and build accurate surfaces more quickly from survey figures using the Survey Toolspace.
• Sideshot and Traverse Editor
  The Survey Toolspace simplifies the way you edit, view, and manage Sideshot and Traverse observations.
• Bidirectional Data Collector Communication
  An updated version 7.5.5 of TDS Link, Trimble® Link, and Carlson Connectª provides seamless communication with a wide variety of industry-standard survey instruments and data collectors and improves your ability to move data to and from the field.
• Traverse Analysis
  Use industry-standard methodologies, including Least Squares, Compass, Transit, and Crandall, to analyze and adjust traverse.
• Automated Drafting
  Significantly improve your drafting productivity. When using description keys and field key codes, the import fieldbook command automatically drafts points, symbols, and lines and curves—all on the specific layers defined by the user.
• GPS Communication
  Updated Trimble Link and Carlson Connect software provide seamless data transfer between Autodesk's civil software products and industry leading GPS communication systems. Trimble Link connects directly to Trimble's TSCeª Controller running the Trimble Survey Controllerª software, Trimble's TSC1ª Controller running the Trimble Survey Controller software, and PC card for use with Trimble's SiteVision® system.